Shared Lives

Become a paid carer and support someone with physical or learning disabilities in your home.

Shared Lives

Become a paid carer and support someone with physical or learning disabilities in your home.

About shared lives

Find out more about our Shared Lives service in Lancashire.

Payment, support and training for Shared Lives carers

Incentives you receive as a Shared Lives carer and support we give to help you with the role.

Who can be a Shared Lives carer

Our carers come form all walks of life. Find out what you need to provide to support someone in your home.

The approval process for Shared Lives carers

The approval process takes around 3 months. Here are some details about the steps in the process.

Shared Lives placements and matching

There are different types of Shared Lives care. We match our carers with people based on the support they need.

Drop-in information events for prospective Shared Lives carers

Come along to one of our events to speak to our carers and the team about being a Shared Lives carer.

Shared Lives stories

Hear about our service form some of our Shared Lives carers and the people they support.

Contact Shared Lives

How to contact the Shared Lives Team for more information or to enquire about becoming a carer.

Contact us

If you're ready to become a carer, fill in our enquiry form.

Enquire now

If you just want to find out more, give us a call on 01772 531326 or email sharedlives@lancashire.gov.uk and our friendly team will be happy to help.